Image before making density mask Density mask made with AcuMask

AcuMask allows you to build a density mask template quickly and easily. This example was created with two clicks and a scrollbar adjustment. By inverting a density mask selection you can mask (protect) the darks or the highlights. AcuMask can also create "solid" mask templates and you have variable range control of the masking process

AcuMask templates are easily converted into channel masks.
See the tutorial.
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